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Poop washes off.
My dad’s use of that phrase is always a bit more colorful, but the word poop instead of the less family-friendly version doesn’t alter its meaning.
In short, it means never be afraid to get your hands dirty, be it from shoveling manure or any other task that might result in greasy hands or dirty fingernails.

The Lawrenceburg Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that occurred sometime early Monday morning outside of The Anderson News.
Vandals threw what appeared to be a mixture of pig feces, potatoes and peanuts against the newspaper’s front door, covering it and the surrounding area.
The vandalism was discovered around 6:30 a.m. by a staff member.
Police were called and officer Jeremy Cornish responded to the newspaper office, located at 1080 Bypass South near State Farm Insurance.

The Anderson County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Anderson Public Library.
The speaker, Ms. Shirley Tierney, will discuss the history of the Freeman-Mann Furniture Store in Lawrenceburg. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Steve Cornish, former county-judge executive, retired state trooper and now auctioneer and owner of Middle Creek Land and Auction Co., still owns his first, high-powered hunting rifle, a .30-30 caliber lever action Marlin model.
Growing up during the muscle car era, Cornish said he appreciates the firearm for its workmanship and quality as he would admire a Mustang or Camaro.

The annual Business & Community Expo is scheduled for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eagle Lake Convention Center.
Sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, the event features dozens of booths from local and nearby businesses offering their services and wares.
It also features a chili luncheon to benefit the Anderson County High School Band Boosters, along with a variety of live entertainment and activities for children.
Admission to the event is free. For more information, call 839-5564.

An employee of a home meat delivery business has apparently been offering his customers more than juicy steaks.
A driver for Frankfort-based Holy Cow Steak Company pleaded not guilty last Thursday in Anderson District Court after being busted in a heroin sting conducted earlier this month by the Lawrenceburg Police Department.
Kerry D. Thompson, 34, of 7528 Garrison Road, Louisville, was charged March 5 with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (heroin) after allegedly selling the drug to an informant outside of a business on US 127 South.

It’s safe to say District Court Judge Donna Dutton has had her fill of a Lawrenceburg man convicted of eight DUIs.
John David Morgan, 49, of 1049 David Drive pleaded guilty to a shoplifting charge last Thursday in Anderson District Court, where he received a stern lecture and warning from Dutton, who sentenced him to two years probation for swiping a box of antacid pills from Kroger on March 5.